The body oppressed by excesses bears down the mind, and depresses to the earth any portion of the divine spirit we had been endowed with.
Consider well what your strength is equal to, and what exceeds your ability.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense, to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
Death is the ultimate boundary of human matters.
Undeservedly you will atone for the sins of your fathers.